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Music Album Review: Wyclef Jean - "J'ouvert" (7/10)
As a preview to his upcoming full-length album The Carnival Vol. III, J’ouvert proves to be a decent EP that conveys the state of mind that Wyclef Jean is ... -
Music Album Review: Los Straitjackets - "What's So Funny About Peace, Love and Los Straitjackets" ...
Known for their lucha mask schtick, Los Straitjackets are truly one of the best instro bands in the U.S.A. After a recent tour with ace British pub-rocker Nick ... -
Music Album Review: Murs - "Captain California" (7/10)
Another 24 months have gone by, which means another Murs release has surfaced. On this, the rapper’s 10th solo record, the former Living Legend has returned to speak up ... -
Live Review: Divided by Zed at Trixie's Bar & Grille in Detroit, MI
Material: Divided by Zed composes tunes that span a wide range of influences, but remain totally original. John Mazzei, John Micheli and Jeff Levine have ... -
Music Album Review: Robyn Hitchcock - "Robyn Hitchcock" (9/10)
Robyn Hitchcock has been putting out excellent music for over three decades, and this release definitely ranks with some of his best. His guitar-based psychedelic ... -
Live Review: Alma Lake at The Mint in Los Angeles, CA
Material: Amy Winehouse springs to mind once Alma Lake starts jazz scatting, sporting a baby beehive. Her love for the ‘60s is apparent not only from ... -
Music Album Review: Deep Purple - "Infinite" (8/10)
They may be calling their impending tour “The Long Goodbye,” but Deep Purple aren’t about to cash in their chips just yet. This legendary quintet ... -
Live Review: Papermoon Gypsys at The Mint in Los Angeles, CA
Material: The Papermoon Gypsys are one of those groups that American music relies upon heavily without often acknowledging it. They are a top-quality bar-band, and ... -
Live Review: Andrea Hamilton at Hotel Café in Hollywood, CA
Material: The fun that comes with Andrea Hamilton's music is that, while the stage setup at the Hotel Café was apt to make you believe ... -
Music Album Review: Kendrick Lamar - "DAMN." (9/10)
Kendrick Lamar's DAMN. is a well-thought-out statement that challenges the listener to reflect upon its duality and contradictions. While the album lacks an overall cohesiveness, ...
